CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,656 km
2,893 miles
PMA
Chake
Tanzania
Distance
4,656 km
2,893 mi / 2,514 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
254°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB PMA
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Pemba Airport
IATA Code CMB PMA
ICAO Code VCBI HTPE
City Colombo Chake
Country Sri Lanka Tanzania
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 30 ft 80 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -5.260000, 39.810000

Colombo (CMB) to Chake (PMA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Pemba Airport (PMA) in Chake, Tanzania is 4,656 kilometers (2,893 miles / 2,514 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with Tanzania. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:02 in Colombo, it's 16:32 in Chake.

The return flight from Chake (PMA) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 73° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) and Pemba Airport (PMA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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